LNF Round 8 (Regular Season): Univ.Concepcion defeat Frontera in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 8 in the LNF took place in Temuco. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Frontera (3-4) to second ranked Univ.Concepcion (6-2) 57-55 on Sunday evening. Univ.Concepcion forced 22 Frontera turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Stephanie Madden (186-1988, college: Langston) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Barbara Cousino (178-1996) who added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The former international forward Daniela Troncoso (178-1987) responded with 19 points. Univ.Concepcion have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record behind leader CDSC, which they share with Sportiva Ita. Frontera at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: CDSC (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#4). Sergio Ceppi was smashed at home by 42 points 40-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by the former international guard Fernanda Ovalle (178-2003, college: Xavier) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and Catalina Abuyeres supported her with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 0 points and 8 rebounds by Karla Vargas (-2000) did not help to save the game for Sergio Ceppi. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated CDSC (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row, which they share with Alemana. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Santiago: CDSC (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#4). CDSC (7-0) smashed visiting Sergio Ceppi (4-5) by 22 points 73-51. The best player for the winners was Fernanda Ovalle who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Pia Henriquez produced 11 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated CDSC have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record, which they share with Alemana. Loser Sergio Ceppi keeps the fourth place with five games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: winless Gimnastico was destroyed by Leones on the opponent's court 90-46. Puente Alto lost to defending champion Sportiva Ita. in a home game 65-76. Winless Puerto Montt was rolled over Espanol on the road 50-82.

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Leones - Gimnastico 90-46

Rather expected game in San Pablo where bottom-ranked Gimnastico (0-9) was crushed by third ranked Leones (5-1) 90-46 on Saturday. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnastico's 24. Leones forced 19 Gimnastico turnovers and outrebounded them 55-33 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Naturalized Spanish forward Jovanka Ljubetic (176-2000, agency: LBM Management) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Venezuelan forward Maria Quero (160-1999) produced 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Daniela Barraza added 16 points respectively for the guests. Gimnastico's coach Jorge Fuentes gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Leones have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-1 record having just three points less than leader CDSC. Loser Gimnastico still closes the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Puerto Montt.
Top scorers:
Leones: T.Jones 27+13reb+3ast, J.Ljubetic 20+7reb+11ast, M.Orellana 16+3reb+3ast, K.Campbell 11+11reb+2ast, I.Gonzalez 7+7reb+1ast, A.Roco 7+7reb+4ast
Gimnastico: D.Barraza 16+3reb, M.Quero 10+5reb+7ast, L.Irribarra 4+1reb+1ast, G.Ramirez 4+3reb, E.Munoz 4+4reb, T.Moyano 3+4reb+2ast

Puente Alto - Sportiva Ita. 65-76

Rather predictable result in Santiago where third ranked Sportiva Ita. (6-2) defeated 5th ranked Puente Alto (2-7) 76-65 on Saturday. Sportiva Ita. outrebounded Puente Alto 44-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Renata Diaz (-2002) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Amanda Guineo (-2007) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Romina Valenzuela (178-1986) produced 15 points and 4 assists and Argentinian swingman Agustina Garcia (173-1996, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Univ.Concepcion. Puente Alto lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Ita.: A.Guineo 19+8reb, R.Diaz 16+8reb+3ast, C.Perez 12+5reb+6ast, S.Antezana 9+2reb, A.Valdes 8+3reb, C.Roco 5+2reb
Puente Alto: R.Valenzuela 15+4reb+4ast, A.Garcia 14+5reb+3ast, M.Gamboa 12+3reb+2ast, C.Osorio 8+2reb+1ast, J.Orrego 7+4reb, C.Diaz 5+5reb+1ast

Sergio Ceppi - CDSC 40-82

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: CDSC (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#4). Sergio Ceppi was smashed at home by 42 points 40-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. CDSC held Sergio Ceppi to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.4 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Sergio Ceppi 53-33 including a 41-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. CDSC players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Fernanda Ovalle (178-2003, college: Xavier) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and the former international center Catalina Abuyeres (182-1997) supported her with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four CDSC players scored in double figures. Even 0 points and 8 rebounds by Karla Vargas (-2000) did not help to save the game for Sergio Ceppi. Point guard Amparo Gonzalez (-2005) added 6 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. CDSC (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row, which they share with Alemana. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
CDSC: F.Ovalle 17+13reb+1ast, A.Andaur 16+2reb+6ast, M.D'Agostino 10+10reb, C.Abuyeres 10+11reb+5ast, J.Campos 7+4reb+2ast, C.Quintana 7+1reb+2ast
Sergio Ceppi: F.Quinteros 9+1reb, P.Moya 6+2reb+3ast, A.Gonzalez 6+3reb+2ast, F.Colossi 5+3reb+2ast, S.Jara 4+3reb, I.Fuentes 4+1ast

Espanol - Puerto Montt 82-50

Not a big story in a game in Talca where bottom-ranked Puerto Montt (0-9) was rolled over by third ranked Espanol (5-3) 82-50 on Saturday. Espanol forced 20 Puerto Montt turnovers and outrebounded them 51-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Valentina Ojeda (183-2003, college: VCU) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Angelina Segura (-1989) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. Argentinian center Julieta Ibarra (180-1998) produced 8 points and 14 rebounds and Argentinian guard Paola Alegre (162-2001) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espanol have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-3 record having just one point less than leader CDSC. Loser Puerto Montt still closes the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Gimnastico.
Top scorers:
Espanol: V.Ojeda 20+7reb+1ast, A.Segura 13+3reb+5ast, L.Lizarraga 11+4reb+3ast, N.Alba 9+1reb, B.Hauschild 8+8reb+2ast, K.Shields 7+9reb
Puerto Montt: P.Alegre 17+1reb+5ast, C.Azocar 10+9reb+1ast, M.Gallardo 9+3reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 8+14reb+3ast, A.Mendez 4+2reb, C.Castellvi 1

Frontera - Univ.Concepcion 55-57

The most exciting game of round 8 in the LNF took place in Temuco. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Frontera (3-4) to second ranked Univ.Concepcion (6-2) 57-55 on Sunday evening. Univ.Concepcion forced 22 Frontera turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Stephanie Madden (186-1988, college: Langston) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Barbara Cousino (178-1996) who added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The former international forward Daniela Troncoso (178-1987) responded with 19 points and Constanza Cardenas (-1998) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Univ.Concepcion have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record behind leader CDSC, which they share with Sportiva Ita. Frontera at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: S.Madden 34+5reb+2ast, B.Cousino 10+10reb+5ast, C.Vaalenzuela 5+1reb+2ast, V.Vega 2+7reb+3ast, T.Dominguez 2+3reb+1ast, M.Lara 2+7reb
Frontera: D.Troncoso 19+3reb+3ast, C.Cardenas 10+9reb+2ast, D.Alarcon 9+3reb+5ast, C.Ramirez 6+4reb+1ast, C.Antero 5+1reb, A.Valdez 3+7reb+1ast

CDSC - Sergio Ceppi 73-51

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Santiago: CDSC (#1) and Sergio Ceppi (#4). CDSC (7-0) smashed visiting Sergio Ceppi (4-5) by 22 points 73-51. CDSC had a 35-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Fernanda Ovalle (178-2003, college: Xavier) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Javiera Campos (-2002) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Pia Henriquez (-2003) produced 11 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Francisca Salvatierra (173-1994) added 11 points respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CDSC have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record, which they share with Alemana. Loser Sergio Ceppi keeps the fourth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
CDSC: F.Ovalle 19+6reb+1ast, J.Campos 13+7reb, A.Andaur 13+2ast, M.D'Agostino 7+8reb+4ast, F.Serrano 6+4reb+3ast, C.Abuyeres 6+4reb+2ast
Sergio Ceppi: P.Henriquez 11+5reb, F.Salvatierra 11+2reb+1ast, F.Quinteros 9+1reb+1ast, P.Moya 8+3reb+2ast, A.Gonzalez 8+2reb+1ast, L.Araya 2+1reb